Description
Succulent chicken pairs perfectly with rich, creamy buttered noodles in this classic comfort dish that brings warmth to family dinners. Homemade goodness combines tender chicken and silky pasta for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Noodles:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season thoroughly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-9 minutes.
- Drain noodles thoroughly in a colander, then return them to the warm pot.
- Melt unsalted butter in the pot with the noodles, gently tossing to coat every strand evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the buttered noodles, stirring to distribute herbs.
- Transfer buttered noodles to a serving platter, creating a bed for the cooked chicken.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing.
- Arrange sliced chicken atop the herbed buttered noodles and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that cooks quickly and evenly.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature, avoiding overcooking which can dry out the meat.
- Create flavor variations by substituting dried thyme with rosemary, oregano, or Italian seasoning blend.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace egg noodles with zucchini noodles or rice noodles for dietary restrictions.
- Save butter calories by using olive oil or a light butter blend for coating noodles.
- Add grated parmesan cheese over buttered noodles for extra richness and depth of flavor.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain maximum juiciness and prevent moisture loss when slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg